Easter Basket Art Lesson Easter Directed Drawing Basket with Eggs Spring Artwork

This Easter Basket Directed Drawing Art Lesson guides students step by step through drawing a festive Easter basket filled with decorated eggs, then painting it with watercolor. It is a cheerful spring art project for elementary classrooms, homeschool art lessons and seasonal Easter activities.

Students build a woven basket from simple shapes and lines, add eggs with their own patterns, outline in black marker and paint colorful watercolor backgrounds. Because students choose their own egg patterns, color palettes and painting styles, every basket turns out different, and the finished pieces make a bright spring bulletin board.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Easter Basket Art Lesson Plan with teacher instructions for the drawing and watercolor process
• Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Guide for the basket and eggs
• Student Drawing Worksheet Pages for building the composition and designing eggs
• Teacher Example Artwork
• Printable Student Drawing Pages
• Art Rubric for creativity, effort and artistic understanding
• Student Reflection Page
• Optional Coloring Page Extension for early finishers or art centers

HOW TO USE IT

Students follow the directed drawing guide to build the basket with simple shapes and curved lines, then add eggs and decorate each one. They outline the drawing in black marker, paint the background and basket with watercolor, and add extra details, patterns or shading once the paint is dry.

Along the way they practice guided drawing, shape, pattern and composition, and watercolor painting. Common supplies work well: pencils and erasers, black felt markers or fine liners, watercolor paints, brushes and water cups, colored pencils or pencil crayons, and cardstock or watercolor paper. You can adapt the materials to what you have.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Elementary art teachers, classroom teachers adding art to seasonal lessons, homeschool educators and substitute teachers.

How is it taught?

Guide students through the directed drawing, then demonstrate the watercolor techniques. Students decorate their eggs and paint the background to finish.

How long does it take?

Most classes finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on age, skill level, behavior, teaching style and available time.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025). She designs art lessons used by teachers and homeschool families around the world, is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic